Kaiser at Battle Front in Flanders
London reports from Amsterdam that the Kaiser forces hold at the Flanders front with German command plan not pushed yet. French troops near Hangard east of Amiens claim local success, capturing prisoners. raids yield 150 German prisoners in the Hangard district since April 12. In Montdidier and Noyon sectors, French raids take prisoners while German defenses at Chemin des Dames see mixed results as bombardment continues. British and French lines hold, with renewed fighting along the Lille to Nieppe wood corridor and a British counterattack flushing Germans from positions near Neuve Eglise and Merville. Overall, Allied successes spread along the front with renewed momentum as Haig and Foch coordinate.
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London
Kaiser
Flanders
Anto
Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung
Hangard
Amiens
Hangard En Santerre
Commun
Montdidier
Noyon
Mont
Frank Charlton
Belgium
Neuve Ise
Baillieul
Hazebrouck
Northerville
Arntieres
Neuve Eglise
Sfy
Secere
Af Ens
Leisoners
Magnus
Haig
Europe
Alleged Wrecker Bound Over to Court for Trial
Walter J. ster of Allerton’s farms near Wright was bound over after an adjourned hearing for derailment of a train near Middletown. Three witnesses testified at the preliminary proceeding led by District Attorney Crosby. The accused faced a $10,000 bail and remained jailed until a later date.
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Haven
Walter J. Ster
Allerton
Wright
Middletown
Crosby
Directors Re-elected as U S Steel Stockholders Meet
In Kenilworth New Jersey on April 15 the United States Steel stockholders re-elected all directors. E H Gary said iron plants are largely devoted to government work and that more equipment for good work costs more than a month. Records show Wilson as holder of preferred stock.
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U. S. Steel
Ken
N. J
United States Steel Ion
E. H. Gary
Wilson
Aviator Killed in Liberty Loan Flight Incident
York reports Lieutenant C Stehlin prepared for a Liberty loan airplane flight near Keepshead Bay when an accident occurred. Max Beasiler was killed shortly after during the attack era aviation operation.
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York
Lieuten C. Stehlin
Max Beasiler
Liberty Loan Drive Slower Over Sunday in _Washington_
Treasury reports total subscriptions to the third liberty loan reach 620,947,550 with a weekend slowdown expected. Eleven federal reserve districts contributed while Minneapolis report pending. Officials noted later pledges remain unrecorded and past campaigns show Sunday slowdown. Romance of honor flags and regional updates follow, including 205 flags in San Francisco district and 135 in Kansas City. Descriptions of White Sulphur Springs celebration and speeches by M. T. Herrick and Paul Warburg are noted with district specifics and volunteer canvass efforts in Pittsburgh.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Minneapolis
San Francisco Federal Reserve District
California
Utah
Oregon
Alaska
Nevada
Arizona
Idaho
Kansas City
Kansas
Marion County
Massachusetts
Southboro
Weston
West Tisbury
Czernin Resigns as Austrian Foreign Minister
London April 15 reports Vienna says Count Czernin has resigned and Emperor Charles has accepted. The move follows Paris disclosures that Emperor Charles sought a separate peace a year ago and Czernin failed to clear the Emperor to Germany. Copenhagen warned of a speech on the international situation set for April 20.
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Emperor Charles
London
Count Czernin
Vienna
Amsterdam
Paris
Cahriel
Germany
Copenhagen
Autos in collision near Durham Center involve Polish priest
A Franklin owned by Father Saltysek of St Marys Polish Church and a Ford from New Haven collided on the New Haven road near Durham Center shortly before midnight. No injuries occurred as a pole and a close turn limited evasive action. Both cars were towed to Goodwill's garage in Durham for repairs.
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Franklin
Ford
New Haven
Durham Center
Father Saltysek
St. Mary’s
Middletown
Bridgeport
Goodwll
Durham
Motors Collide Debate Halts Traffic At Main And Washington
Motorists from a Ford auto and a motor cycle argued loudly at a Main and Washington street junction on a Sunday afternoon around 5 30 PM. The near collision prompted a heated dispute over right of way with both drivers insisting they were in the correct. Public onlookers watched as the question of which approach had the right of way remained unresolved.
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Main
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Main Street
Newtown Inn Proprietor William A. Leonard Dies
William A. Leonard, longtime Newtown borough treasurer and proprietor of the Newtown Inn, died Saturday night at his home in Newtown at age 58. Born in Middletown, he moved to Springfield about 40 years ago and later returned to visit Newtown, his final trip being five years ago. Leonard retired from hotel management four years prior to his death.
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Newtown
William A. Leonard
New England
Middletown
East William Street
Springfield
Able Speakers Rally at Town Hall Tomorrow Evening
Notable speakers Bert Knox Smith and Professor William North Rice will address topics of broad interest at a Town Hall rally tomorrow evening, urging attendance by all concerned American citizens.
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Town Hall
Herbert Knox Smith
William North Rice
Ady
Two Soldiers Killed in Long Island Rail Crash
At Foote's Crossing near Central Islip New York a Long Island railroad wreck killed two soldiers and injured ten others. The train was from Camp Upton and was traveling over a broken rail at more than 50 miles per hour when five cars derailed and telescoped into a five foot embankment. Officials cite a probable broken rail from recent storms and say the incident remains under investigation.
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Central Islip
L. 1
Long Island
Foote’s Crossing
Central Islip State Hospital
National Army
Camp Upton
New York
J. R. Savage
Long Island Railroad
Savage
Obituary of G A Rockwood Conductor Killed in Train Collision
Funeral services for G A Rockwood conductor on express freight No 3209 killed in a collision near Pomfret were held Saturday at 2 PM in Hartco Center Church cemetery East Hartford. He formerly lived in Durham and leaves a brother William E Rockwood and sister Mrs Charles E Ross of Killingworth, plus three other relatives in Massachusetts. Nearby residents and relatives attended the services with a generous display of flowers.
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G. A. Rockwood
Pomfret
Hartco
Center Church
East Hartford
Mass
Durham
Mrs Martina Miller Dies in Revere Mass at 63
Mrs Martina A Miller widow of Orlean N Miller of Middlefield died in Revere Massachusetts Sunday evening at age 63. She had lived near Boston for two years and had been in feeble health. She is survived by one sister Mrs Henry L Nettleton of Middletown. Undertaker A L Southmayd went to Revere to bring the body to Middletown. Funeral from the Methodist church in Middlefield Wednesday at 2 30 p m Interment in Middlefield cemetery.
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Martina A. Miller
Orlean N. Miller
Middlefield
Revere
Mass
Middletown
Mrs Elmore Penfield Dies in Lynn Mass Services Set
Mrs Elmore Penfield widow of Elmore Penfield and sister in law of Mrs Edward Payne died in Lynn Massachusetts Saturday night. Her remains will be brought here tomorrow for services at the family burial lot in Indian Hill Cemetery Tuesday afternoon led by Rev P M Snyder formerly pastor of the South Congregational church in Middletown.
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Elmore Penfield
Edward Payne
Clifton Coleburn
Lynn
Mass
Indian Hill Cemetery
P. M. Snyder
East Hartford
South Congregational Church
Middletown
John K Lynch Dies After Short Illness in Middletown
John K Lynch died at his home 136 Spring Street Saturday after a brief pneumonia illness. A longtime Irish resident, he came to Middletown about fifty years ago and worked for many years in the Portland quarries. Funeral from Spring Street residence Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. with a solemn high mass at St John’s Church at 9 a.m. Interment in St John’s Cemetery.
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John K. Lynch
Spring Street
Lynch
Middletown
Portland
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for James E Deming Held at Southmayd Mortuary
The funeral for James E Deming was held Sunday at 2 pm in the mortuary chapel of A. L. Southmayd. Rev. Richard T. Elliott of South Farms Methodist Church led the services. Many Veteran Firemen's Association members attended. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery.
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James E Deming
James E. Deming
A. L. Southmayd
Richard T. Elliott
South Farms
Miss Hattie Strickland Dies at 81 in Portland Area
Miss Hattie M Strickland a Portland resident who had lived in Glastonbury recently died Sunday at her niece Mrs W F Talcott s home in Glastonbury at age 81 The funeral is set for Tuesday afternoon at o o clock with interment in Center Cemetery Portland.
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Hattie M. Strickland
Portland
Glastonbury
W. F. Talcott
Center Cemetery
Cromwell Soldier Injured in France Named Carl Thorell
A Cromwell infantryman wounded in France is believed to be Corporal Carl A. Thorell. Local authorities and family sources say the injured serviceman matches the Cromwell resident Carl Thorell. Further confirmation is awaited from military records.
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Cromwell
France
Carl A. Thorell
Carl Thorell
Ladies' Aid Society Event at Bapt Church This Thursday
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church plans a Thursday gathering after- noon. Details on time location and activities are expected in upcoming notices from the church group.
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the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Bapchurch
Death of James Carberry in trolley accident near Rockfall
At a coroner hearing in Middletown on the death of James Carberry last Wednesday night a trolley collision on the Middlefield line near Rockfall station was reviewed. Witnesses noted Carberry’s late notice of resignation, heavy drinking, and lack of funds, while Motorman Flanagan said Carberry was struck about 35 feet ahead as the car traveled 25 to 30 miles per hour on a curve.
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Davis
James Carberry
Middlefield
Rockfall
Elting F. Deyo
Connecticut Trap Rock Company
Carberry
Middletown
John Flanagan
City Briefs Highlight Local Service Transfers And Events
William Dutting, son of Mrs. George Dutting, transferred to the ordnance training camp at Cam Hancock Georgia from Camp Jackson South Carolina. Tuesday sewing club meets at Mrs. O B Welker on South Main to sew for the Day Nursery. Phytician Sisters gather Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Roll of Honor lumber for Union Park ground this afternoon. construction starts. William D Lynch, son of Richard Lynch on a battleship, home on furlough. J Stanley Missiak of Middlefield in France writes his father about front trenches and a vacation. Smileage entertainment and dance at Emerald hall Portland Tuesday evening April 16. all welcome. Fred LaRouche confined at 1 McDonough Place with grippe. Ladies Auxiliary A O H to Mass at St John s church Tuesday April 16 at 8 a m for Miss Bridget Corrigan. President Lincoln died April 15 1865. shot April 14 at Ford s Theatre. Titanic sank April 15 1912 with 1517 lost. Captain Frederick W Carroll of the Comet spent Sunday at Crescent street home then returned to New York. Dr Henry Pelton wife and daughter of New York spent Sunday with Mrs J Peters Pelton. Marriage license issued to George T Wylie 512 Main and Grace Elizabeth Mallory 199 Main. Local Board for Division 22 trained three men at Middletown for Parker Memorial School Boston two months training: Raymond H Ventres East Haddam Franz Pettyson Deep River Alexander R Johnson Ivoryton. Mr and Mrs Edward R Corey and son left for Boston to visit Mrs Coreys mother. John Griffin with Norfolk friends spent Sunday at his Highland avenue home. Mt John society to hold a 3 Ald pene sale May 1.
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William Dutting
George Dutting
Cam Hancock
Georgia
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
O. B. Welker
South Main Street
Phytician
Union Park
William D. Lynch
Richard Lynch
Uncle Sam
J. Stanley Missiak
Middlefield
Merkel
France
Joseph Missiak
Smileage
Emerald Hall
Portland
Fred LaRouche
McDonough Place
Grippe
Adv
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
St. John’s Church
Bridget Corrigan
Lincoln
Booth
Washington, D. C
mid-Atlantic
Frederick W. Carroll
Crescent Street
New York
Henry Pelton
J. Peters Pelton
Court Street
George T. Wylie
Main Street
Grace Elizabeth Mallory
Division 22
Middletown
Parker Memorial School
Boston
Raymond H. Ventres
East Haddam
Franz Pettyson
Deep River
Alexander R. Johnson
Ivoryton
Edward R. Corey
Gon
Stocks Open With Strength Across Market Sectors
New York April 15 opened with a strong market showing. Distillers securities rose over 2 points to 47 1 4 amid broad increases in steel and related stocks. Midland steel and American Car & Foundry led gains, while St Paul preferred lagged, easing 1 point to 67 1 2 as market breadth remained positive.
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New York
Distillers Securities
Baldwin Locomotive
American Car and Foundry
Midvale Steel
American Can
Marine Preferred
Distillers Securities and
Steel Common
France
American Car & Foundry
Mexican Petroleum
Reading
St. Paul
Odd Fellows rally and plays amid war effort in Hartford
The Central lodge No 12 plans a Thursday meeting post gathering with Leonard B Hough a former French army member now a US inspector at Colt Armory Hartford. The event invites all Odd Fellows and friends as War Gardens register expands with an exhibit planned for fall. Lowheag Encampment No 6 aims to advance candidates Tuesday evening. Priscilla Rebekah lodge No 12 to stage Her Honor the Mayor in Pythian hall Tuesday under Apollo Temple No 14. City lodge No 36 exemplified the second degree in New Haven last Saturday with Grand officers urging support for the government.
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Patriotic Committee of Central Lodge
Leonard B. Hough
Hough
Colt’s Armory
Hartford
U.S
Food Conservation Committee
Odd Fellows
Lowheag
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
Pythian Hall
Apollo Temple
City Lodge
New Haven
Holy Trinity Parish Weekly Notices
Holy Trinity Parish lists weekly meetings and activities. Boy Scouts gather 7:30 tonight at the parish house. church hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Tuesday evening 8 pm Sunday school teachers meet at the rectory. Men’s Club meets 8 pm with Prof. Kuhns speaking. Girls Friendly Society meets 7:30 pm at parish house. All Saints chapel branch meets 7:45 pm. Woman’s Missionary Society meets 2 pm, Dorcas Society at 2:30 pm. St Andrew’s Guild meets at Mrs. Louis Dorflinger’s Lawn Avenue home at 2:30 pm.
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Holy Trinity
Kuhns
Girls’ Friendly Society
All Saints’ Chapel
All Saints
Woman’s Missionary Society
Dorcas Society
St. Andrew's Guild
Louis Dorflinger
Lawn Avenue
Salamandra Recovers After Train Crashes Car at Mill Crossing
M Salamandra reports his auto was not breaking down but fell into a deep hole between planks and rail at the cider mill crossing west of Rockfall depot Friday afternoon. He jumped clear as a freight train stopped a few feet away after smashing the car.
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Salamandra
M. Salamandra
Cider Mill
Rockfall
Bond Sisters to usher at Town Hall in Liberty loan outfits
The Bond Sisters will usher at the Town Hall tomorrow evening in Liberty loan costumes. Miss Iona Bond leads the event with assistance from Buya Bond Secura Bond Utaka Bond Willona Bond and Iva Bond in attendance.
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Bond
Liberty Loan
Miss Iona Bond
Buya Bond
Secura Bond
Utaka Bond
Willona Bond
Iva Bond
City and Connecticut Company clash over Court Street spur
Middletown officials met with Connecticut Company leaders to discuss the Main Street tracks and the Court Street spur. Punderford agreed to repair scrub-board gaps and maintain spurs, delaying removal for three months while officials observe the system and seek agreement.
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McDowell
Atyrell
Lane and
Mylchreest
Carlson
Campbell
Punderford
Dunham
Hewitt
Connecticut Company
Main Street
Court Street
Middletown
South Green
Near East situation discussed by Prof Hall at church service
Prof William H Hall of the Syrian Protestant College Beirout spoke at South Church Union about the Near East. He described four months of data gathering for the Peace Conference to support Armenia and Syria as separate nationalities and noted Turkey seeks American aid as war debts loom. He urged Americans to send food and clothing to Turkey’s suffering races.
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William H. Hall
Syrian Protestant College
Beirout
South Church Union
Near East
Hall
American Committee On
Armenia
Syria
America
Turkey
Germany
Bke
Funeral of Michael J Regan
The funeral of Michael J Regan was held this morning from W J Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms at 8 30 and at St John's church at 9 00 where a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Joseph W Barry who also read prayers for the dead after mass At the offertory Mrs P J O'Brien sang Pie Jesu and at the conclusion of the services Thy Will Be Done The pall bearers were Joseph O'Connor Patrick Regan John Scanion and John Daley The flower bearer was William Smith The burial was in St John's cemetery.
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Michael J. Regan
W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Church
Joseph W. Barry
P. J. O’brien
Joseph O’connor
Patrick Regan
John Scanion
John Daley
William Smith
St. John’s Cemetery
Cut Hand With Rip Saw At Berlin Plant
William Hartman of this city, employed by the Berlin Construction Company at their Berlin plant, suffered a painful accident Saturday while operating a rip saw. He cut the palm of his left hand badly, requiring sixteen stitches. The injury was painful Sunday and he rested more comfortably today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hartman
Berlin Construction Company
Berlin
Mrs. Carter Celebrates 93rd Birthday in South Farms
Mrs. James FE. Carter of Silver Street South Farms celebrated her 93rd birthday Sunday. Many neighbors and friends called to make the day pleasant. She remains active and in good health for her years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Carter
Silver Street
South Farms
Carter
Uniformed ushers to wear Liberty Joan costumes at rally
A Town hall rally tomorrow evening will feature young lady ushers prettily attired in Liberty Joan costumes, reflecting a themed dress code for the event.
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Liberty Joan
Adv
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Relief for Rheumatism
Relieved rheumatics hail Neutrone Prescription 99 as a blood focused remedy claimed to rapidly ease pain, stiffness, and inflammation. The ad asserts immediate, lasting benefits with no after effects and credits the product with restoring blood health and improving overall mobility.
Sensational case in Portland delays rape trial
Sylvester Rovioli and Strickland, a 17 year old girl, vanish after she is last seen with Rovioli near Four Corners. Searchers and state police locate them in a hut on the outskirts of Glory. The girl later sends a letter claiming she is well after a harrowing week wandering the woods. Rovioli pleads not guilty to rape and is bound over to the superior court with a 2500 dollar bond.
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Sylvester Portland Italian
Strickland
Gil
Revioli
Cinity
Glory
Rovioli
Perior
High School Notes Students plan event for next year
Dancing occurred during second recess this morning. Miss Brazos was absent visiting Haven High School. Agricultural class started with home garden work. The high school holds 2125 18 in Thrift Stamps and seven percent plan a social for future officers. The act date remains unset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Miss Brazos
Haven
G A R State Encampment Meets in New Haven April 17
The G A R Department of Conn. G会 will gather in New Haven on April 17 with Commander-in-chief Orlando Somers of Indiana to address the Campfire meeting Tuesday evening. Delegates include George Flood and Arthur man. alternates J D Barton EB Newell and Roderick Loveland attend. Metal prices in New York show lead bids and spot pricing for April to July contracts.
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Department of Conn. G
New Haven
Orlando’ ~ Somers
Indiana
Post
George T. Andrew Flood
Arthur Man
J. D. Barton
EB. Newell
Roderick Loveland
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